May 11, 2005

Charleston, S.C. - Furman's Megan Jaudon was named second team All-Southern Conference, it was announced at the league's annual softball banquet Wednesday night in Mt. Pleasant, S.C..

Jaudon, a native of Blacksburg, Va., batted .231 with five home runs, 23 RBI and a team-leading 12 doubles while starting all 57 regular season games for the Lady Paladins. The sophomore led the Southern Conference with eight doubles in 21 league games.

Jaudon, who started 29 games at first base before starting the last 28 behind the plate, has thrown out 43 percent of attempted base stealers.

Furman opens play in the 2005 Southern Conference Championships Thursday when it faces host College of Charleston in a 6:00 p.m. contest at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant.

First Team

Pitchers Rachel Stern, College of Charleston Lacey Swarthout, Chattanooga

Catcher Jayme Durand, College of Charleston

First Base Jennifer Bonilla, UNC Greensboro

Second Base Brittany Whitter, Chattanooga

Shortstop Jessica Lyness, College of Charleston

Third Base Lindsay Glover, Appalachian State

Outfield Janine Sprague, East Tennessee State Leshe Russell, College of Charleston Dani Concepcion, Elon Shanita Black, Georgia Southern

Designated Player Ashleigh Bull, Chattanooga

Utility Player Debbie Zeigler, Elon

Second Team

Pitchers Courtney Jenkins, East Tennessee State Logan Free, Georgia Southern

Catcher Kelly Allen, UNC Greensboro

First Base Renee Francis, College of Charleston

Second Base Bridget Loudermilk, College of Charleston

Shortstop Maria Laurato, Georgia Southern

Third Base Berni Martinez, College of Charleston

Outfield Megan Borgaard, Elon Aurora Johnson, Georgia Southern Krista Judge, UNC Greensboro

Designated Player Kristyn Hurt, Appalachian State

Utility Player Megan Jaudon, Furman

Player of the Year Janine Sprague, East Tennessee State

Pitcher of the Year Lacey Swarthout, Chattanooga

Freshman of the Year Robyne Siliga, Georgia Southern

Coach of the Year Chandelle Schulte, College of Charleston